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Eskom: Eskom to implement load shedding in stage 2

Eskom: Eskom to implement load shedding in stage 2
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26th March 2015

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Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 12:00today, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. This is due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to planned and unplanned outages.

Any additional changes on the already vulnerable and constrained power system could lead to a change in the stage at short notice.

Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system from a complete blackout.

Eskom calls on all customers to reduce the load on the electricity grid by urgently switching off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day, which will reduce electricity demand.

Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours.

Eskom will use the published load shedding schedules which are available on the Eskom website (http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za) for Eskom customers.  Eskom customers can also contact our customer call centre 0860 037 566.

Municipal customers should contact their municipalities for information.

Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.

 

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